🎼 The construction of this architectural masterpiece of the Belle Époque lasted seventeen years. Between assassination attempts, insurrections and ghost legends, it is a miracle that it saw the light of day. Today, it delights music lovers, art lovers and ballet enthusiasts. Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episodes: la Commune (https://youtu.be/KYzutaNRWdQ), Notre-Dame de Paris (https://youtu.be/lF8UigCxMJM), Edgar Degas (https://youtu.be/wq6iZ4ObCeA), Marc Chagall (https://youtu.be/kaoFq3WgII0) 🎵 Les Urnes de l'Opéra: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kffEcmWIUUge_ZjlATF5Z7laAvebQJaRo 🔗 (fr) Un fantôme dans les coulisses de l’Opéra: https://www.histoire-et-civilisations.com/thematiques/epoque-contemporaine/un-fantome-dans-les-coulisses-de-lopera-75458.php 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: - supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup - subscribe and share 🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com